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Political Experts React to Hilarious Ads Against Republicans
Jeniffer Palmieri joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down the latest VIRAL ads from Democrats Against Republicans featuring ads from Sherd Brow (Ohio), Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan), and Jamie Ager (N. Carolina).
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2026-10-05Link to episode
Nate Silver Analyzes Republicans' CRASH OUT Over Losing in the Midterms
It’s time for another episode of Speechcenter! Jon Lovett is joined by Nate Silver, host of Still Counting, to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans freaking out over losing badly to Democrats in the Midterms.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Blue Wave coming?
13:42 - Ad break
14:32 - Trump’s strategy
20:31 - Republicans breaking from Trump
25:11 - Jesse Waters has advice for Dems
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2026-10-01Link to episode
Trump Just Made The Midterms Even Harder for Republicans
Trump’s latest comments could spell trouble for Republicans ahead of the midterms, while a Republican Senator’s attack on Jack Smith goes spectacularly wrong. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest.
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2026-10-01Link to episode
Emma Vigeland talks Abdul El-Sayed, the midterms and the Democratic Party
What’s happening with Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms? Emma Vigeland joins Tommy Vietor to talk Abdul El-Sayed, Ken Paxton, and the state of the Democratic Party.
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2026-09-30Link to episode
Jack Smith Makes Trump-Backed Republicans Look Like Clowns in Ridiculous Hearing
Alex Wagner and Leah Litman get into Republicans humiliating themselves in Jack Smith’s ridiculous hearing and the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration's horrible deportation tactics.
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2026-09-30Link to episode
Legal Expert Breaks Down Trump’s Plan to UPEND the Midterm Elections
Legal expert Marc Elias joins Jon Lovett in-studio to break down the biggest threats against our elections this November. They get into Mike Collins’ admitting his support to place local law enforcement at polling stations in Georgia, Fox New anchor Laura Ingraham’s coverage of a SCOTUS dissent in the latest ruling to support Trump’s voter ID database plus a cryptic message from Pete Hegseth calling on troops to vote and how Democrats win the debate over voter ID.
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2026-09-29Link to episode
Political Experts React to Republicans BREAKING with Trump Before Midterms
As the midterms heat up, Republicans are struggling with Trump and some are starting to break with him. Alex Wagner joins Dan Pfeiffer to break down the latest midterm ads and what they say about the GOP’s growing problems.
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2026-09-28Link to episode
Republicans Turn On Trump In Brutal New Midterm Ads
Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Democratic political strategist Addisu Demissie to break down the latest midterm ads, including Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar breaking with Trump on immigration, an attack ad targeting Mike Rogers, and James Talarico’s latest ad against Ken Paxton.
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2026-09-21Link to episode
Mitch McConnell Struggles Through Senate Vote in VIRAL Video
Mitch McConnell’s return to the Senate sparks new scrutiny after a confusing moment during a key vote goes viral. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan and comedian Ron White weigh in on Trump-backed Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.
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2026-09-17Link to episode
JD Vance Embarrasses Himself In Tech Bro Interview
JD Vance just had a painfully awkward interview with tech bros. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.
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2026-09-16Link to episode
Democrats Surge Ahead of Republicans in Major New Poll (w/ Nate Silver)
A major new NYT/Siena poll shows Democrats surging ahead of Republicans as voters sour on Trump. Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Nate Silver to break down the latest.
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2026-09-15Link to episode
Amy Klobuchar on Running for Governor, Democrats Fighting Back, and State Fair Food
Jon Lovett hits the Minnesota State Fair with Senator Amy Klobuchar to talk about her race for governor, billionaire-funded attack ads, and the fine art of butter sculptures.
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2026-09-14Link to episode
A Completely Normal Republican Midterm Convention
Alex Wagner and Pod Save America's Jon Favreau dive into the biggest — and weirdest — moments from the Republican Midterm Convention. Trump promises $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress and even Fox News has questions, JD Vance's awkward encounter with a protester, and Republicans attempting to tie Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11. This this really the GOP's strategy heading into the midterms?
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2026-09-11Link to episode
Was This Trump's Most Insane Speech Ever?
Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms, then delivers one of his wildest speeches yet at the Republican Midterm Convention. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest.
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2026-09-10Link to episode
Trump Hit with TERRIBLE NEWS Moments Before Republican Midterm Convention
Trump gets terrible news just as his Republican Midterm Convention kicks off. Plus, Jeanine Pirro loses her cool with reporters at a wild press conference. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest.
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2026-09-09Link to episode
Trump Tells INSANE Story About Where He Was On 9/11
Trump’s latest 9/11 LIE is absolutely bonkers. He claims two firefighters literally picked him up and carried him to safety near Ground Zero, a story with no evidence to back it up. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.
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2026-09-09Link to episode
Trump White House Launches Bizarre MAGA-Themed Arcade Games
The Trump White House launches a bizarre new MAGA-themed arcade featuring games about deportation and building the border wall. Plus, leaked Jon Fetterman texts, Trump’s push for more data centers, and a speed round of the week’s strangest headlines. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - MAGA Video Games
04:46 - Trump Approves Of More Data Centers
06:14 - Jon Fetterman Text Leaks
14:15 - Mamdani’s Comms Team Working With Influencers
16:53 - Speed Round: Lori Chavez-DeRemer IG Report
19:31 - Claude Watches Adult Content
19:53 - Fox News’ Hasan Piker Obsession
21:00 - Trump’s Ballroom Story
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2026-09-05Link to episode
Trump Can't Hide His Disgust For Republican He Supports
Trump appears absolutely disgusted by the Republican Senate nominee he’s supposedly trying to help elect. Plus, Tucker Carlson turns on Republican Mike Rogers, and Maria Bartiromo is out at Fox News. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.
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2026-09-03Link to episode
JD Vance Warns of ANTI-CHRIST During Bizarre “End Times” Interview
Republicans are furious with Trump for spending midterm money on ads promoting himself, JD Vance gets exposed in a bizarre “End Times” interview, and Trump’s top officials have some deeply awkward moments on Fox News and in viral videos. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest.
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2026-09-02Link to episode
Trump Caught in Shady New Yosemite Land Deal
A new report reveals the Trump administration is quietly moving to give away part of Yosemite in a controversial land deal. Alex Wagner is joined by Jim Acosta to break down the latest.
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2026-09-01Link to episode
These Are The Most Insane Political TikToks We've Ever Seen
Trump tries (and fails) to insert himself into the 9/11 memorial, then gets roasted by viral TikTok videos featuring AI cast members from The Office. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.
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2026-08-29Link to episode
Seriously, What The HELL Is Donald Trump Doing?
Jon and Tommy react to Trump picking a fight with Canada and claiming that Dolly Parton "really liked" him. They also share their favorite clips of exploding robots from China's "Robot Olympics."
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2026-08-26Link to episode
Lake America: Trump’s Trade War With Canada Gets Even Dumber
Alex Wagner and Erin Ryan break down Trump's escalating tariff war with Canada.
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2026-08-25Link to episode
Trump's New Disaster Policy Just Flopped (w/ Adam Mockler)
Adam Mockler joins Jon Favreau in studio to break down Trump’s disastrous new trade war with Canada, the Scott Jennings drama, and Fox News’ absolute meltdown.
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2026-08-25Link to episode
Trump Candidates Face Major Backlash Over Key Midterm Issue
Dan Pfeiffer and Brian Tyler Cohen break down ads exposing Republican hypocrisy on data centers, AI, and mass surveillance.
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2026-08-24Link to episode
New Report Reveals Embarrassing Details About Pete Hegseth
The New York Times reports that Pete Hegseth’s wife has become one of his most influential advisers at the Pentagon - sitting in sensitive meetings, interviewing staff and shaping his public image. Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes break down the latest.
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2026-08-21Link to episode
Jon Ossoff Shines Spotlight on Trump’s WEIRD Relationship with Natalie Harp
Jon Ossoff sparked a firestorm after questioning Trump’s unusually close relationship with his aide Natalie Harp and the White House’s furious response only made the story bigger. Plus, the fight over Trump’s next Press Secretary heats up. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest.
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2026-08-20Link to episode
Fox News FREAKS OUT That Zohran Mamdani is Hot & Republicans Are Not
Jon Lovett and The Bulwark's Tim Miller get into Donald Trump's ballroom obsession, the Republican freakout over Jon Ossoff's Natalie Harp comments, and Fox News getting horny for Democrats.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Trump’s ballroom
8:05 - Fox News on Dems are hot
14:54 - Ad break
15:47 - Jon Ossoff’s Naatalie Harp joke
25:45 - Mamdani’s different languages
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2026-08-20Link to episode
MAGA Can't Stop Freaking Out Over Jon Ossoff
Trump is tearing up the White House lawn while Jon Ossoff’s comments about his “Natalie” scandal have MAGA in full meltdown mode. And somehow, Jesse Watters is the only one making any sense. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.
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2026-08-19Link to episode
James Talarico Humiliates Ken Paxton with Viral Ad
Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Democratic strategist Lis Smith to break down viral political ads taking on creepy Republicans like Ken Paxton and Mike Lawler - including new ads from James Talarico and Cait Conley, plus an Abdul El-Sayed ad that has Fox News losing its mind.
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2026-08-17Link to episode
Democrats Score Surprise WIN as Republicans Start to Freak Out
Wisconsin’s Democratic primary delivered a surprising result that has Republicans freaking out, while Mike Lindell refuses to accept his defeat. Alex Wagner is joined by Ben Wikler to break down the latest.
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2026-08-12Link to episode
NEW: Trump Secretly Hid In A Catering Truck Because Of The War He Started
Jon Favreau and What A Day host Jane Coaston react to new reports that President Trump hid in an airport catering cart in order to take a secret flight on a military jet out of Turkey after July's NATO Summit. They respond to Trump’s disparaging comments against Somalians and then unpack his interview with Wayne Allyn Root where he suggested he could declare a national security emergency around the upcoming elections.
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2026-08-11Link to episode
Republicans Are Weaponizing Hasan Piker
Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Sam Stein, managing editor of The Bulwark, to break down ads for Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed, and Francesca Hong.
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2026-08-10Link to episode
Court BLOCKS Trump’s Ballroom in Major Legal Defeat
A federal appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, ruling that he needs approval from Congress to move forward. Trump is already threatening to take the fight to the Supreme Court. Alex Wagner is joined by Jen Palmieri to break down the latest.
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2026-08-08Link to episode
Lovett Geeks Out Then Freaks Out Over Insane AI Story
AI is getting smarter, stupider, and somehow more dangerous. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett get deep about AI after a truly insane new development.
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2026-08-08Link to episode
"This like the Gestapo." Lifelong Republicans Turn On Trump
Lifelong Republicans and Trump voters are turning on the president after feeling betrayed by his latest actions. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the growing backlash and what it means for Trump.
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2026-08-07Link to episode
Bernie Sanders on Abdul El-Sayed's Huge Win, DSA and AI
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's democratic Senate nomination, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens by one point after a heated campaign about the future of the Democratic party. Senator Bernie Sanders, who endorsed El-Sayd's campaign on the day of its launch, talks to Jon about the future of the progressive movement.
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2026-08-06Link to episode
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Primary and Takes On Mike Rogers
Michigan's Senate race is officially underway as Abdul El-Sayed wins the primary and MAGA and the NRSC ramp up their attacks. Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer break down the latest.
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2026-08-05Link to episode
Political Experts React to VIRAL Ads from Democrats
Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Alex Wwagner to break down the closing messages from Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. Plus, Josh Turek's viral ad featuring President Obama.
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2026-08-03Link to episode
New Report: Trump Plans for Massive Strikes Against Iran
Breaking reports say Trump is preparing a major new military escalation against Iran, while Candace Owens pushes a bizarre new conspiracy. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.
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2026-08-01Link to episode
Trump Is Totally Losing Control Of The Situation In Iran
Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor react to Trump’s comments at Camp David on the status of talks in Iran and providing advanced technology to Ukraine. They also discuss Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett’s defense of data centers in small towns and Vivek Ramaswamy getting booed at a young conservative event in Ohio.
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2026-07-31Link to episode
Republican OnlyFans Scandal Explodes Into the Spotlight
The latest reporting uncovers a bizarre connection between Republican influencers and OnlyFans. Tommy Vietor and Brian Tyler Cohen break down the latest.
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2026-07-31Link to episode
Trump's Eulogy At Lindsey Graham's Funeral Was Extremely Bizarre
Trump's strange eulogy at Lindsey Graham's funeral is already making headlines. Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett break down the latest.
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2026-07-28Link to episode
Trump Loses The Plot At Truly Insane Rally
Alex Wagner is joined by Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss President Trump's recent speech during a rally at a General Motors plant in Michigan, where he teased a possible third term, touted the economy, compared the Iran War to playing a banjo, and rambled about losing weight.
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2026-07-28Link to episode
Elon Musk Got Badly Exposed As Reckless and Arrogant In Shocking Interview
Jon, Jon, and Tommy react to Elon Musk's wide-ranging interview with The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, where they discussed Musk's role in USAID cuts, his broad dislike by the public, his meddling in European elections and whether he's racist, and finally his thoughts on AI.
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2026-07-25Link to episode
Jon Lovett & Sarah Longwell PUSH BACK Against Pete Hegseth's ABSURD War Budget Demands
Jon Lovett is joined by The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell to discuss Zohran Mamdani's permitting reform, Steve Scalise's midterm scare, Trump's comments on the Iran War, and Pete Hegseth's war on the woke military.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Zohran Mamdani
13:59 - Steve Scalise
20:59 - Donald Trump
27:57 - Pete Hegseth
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2026-07-23Link to episode
Trump Strikes Major Nuclear Deal at the WORST Possible Time
Tommy & Ben break down Trump’s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, which he just announced is contingent on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel. Also covered: Zohran Mamdani’s condemnation of Benjamin Netanyahu and India’s youth-led cockroach movement.
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2026-07-23Link to episode
Trump Has SHAMEFUL Response To New Iran DISASTER
Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor discuss new updates on Trump's Iran War and RFK Jr.'s weird video of a yak.
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2026-07-22Link to episode
Trump and Hegseth Blame BIDEN for Ballooning Cost of Iran War
Pete Hegseth revealed to Congress the Iran war has already cost $37.5 billion. Then blamed Biden for why the Pentagon needs $80 billion more.
Wall Street Journal National Politics Reporter Sabrina Siddiqui joins to break it down.
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2026-07-22Link to episode
Elon Musk Has TOTAL MELTDOWN Over The Odyssey
Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau discuss the Right Wing freakout over The Odyssey.
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0:00 - The Odyssey MAGA Reactions8:34 - Ad Break9:24 - Ben Shapiro Reacts
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2026-07-20Link to episode